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Much of Mid-Missouri entertainment business still closed amid COVID-19 slowdown
Even after the state’s reopening last month, much of Mid-Missouri’s entertainment business has remained closed.
Continue ReadingEven after the state’s reopening last month, much of Mid-Missouri’s entertainment business has remained closed.
Continue ReadingThe city is working on a plan for where it would like money from the CARES Act to be used.
Continue ReadingAs the Black Lives Matter movement continues to put the focus on lifting up minority communities, one Columbia leader said there are simple ways to help within the city.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.
Continue ReadingRegional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.
Continue ReadingAs phase one of Governor Parson’s reopening plan is set to end June 15th, Cole County case numbers remain relatively low.
Continue ReadingStudents at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
Continue ReadingAs personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like salons.
Continue ReadingResults from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingAs tourists rush to the Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial Day weekend, businesses are doing what they can to follow the state’s health order.
Continue ReadingThousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.
Continue ReadingMissouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
Continue ReadingLocal businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.
Continue ReadingFlower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.
Continue ReadingThe city has been approved to receive funding through the CARES Act to help pay for the cost of COVID-19 at Columbia Regional Airport.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget Monday.
Continue ReadingBoone County’s newest order does not let bars reopen.
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